Rev. M. Lowry

Rev. Dr. Walter Morrison Lowry, age 65, passed away at his home in Columbus, with his family, on Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born on January 11, 1952 in Pittsburgh, PA to Walter B. and Ruth (Willis) Lowry. Walter attended Duquesne University, from which he graduated in 1974. He went on to graduate from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, with a Master of Divinity in 1980, and later a Doctorate of Ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation in 1995.
On October 14, 1980, he married Dianthia Brown, and together they had three children; two daughters and one son. Walter and Dianthia enjoyed teaching and traveling together, as well as, spending time with family and friends. Walter formed lifelong relationships through his work as a Mission Developer (American Lutheran Mission, Detroit, MI) 1980-1982, Chaplain (Pickaway Correctional Institution, Orient, OH) 1984-2005, and an Affiliated Professor of Ministry (Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Bexley, OH) 1995-2005. Walter's special interests and hobbies included visiting amusement parks with his family, and enjoying God's creation while snorkeling and scuba diving.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Dianthia; daughters Alicia (George) Smith and Michelle Lowry; son, Walter M. (Patrellia) Lowry II; grand-daughter, Zoe Smith; and dog, Aramis Lowry; and a host of family and friends; special friend Madison.


A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 11:00AM at New Covenant Believer's Church, 3400 Kohr Blvd, Columbus, OH 43224. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. The family will receive friends at New Covenant Believer's Church on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 10:30AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington D.C. 20090-7251.


"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me to your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.' Then these righteous ones will reply, 'Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will say, 'I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it for me." Matthew 25:34-40